conglomeration
/kəŋˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃ(ə)n
/noun
1A number of different things, parts or items that are grouped together; collection: a loose conglomeration of pieces...
- A set is any collection, group, or conglomeration.
- In my field of view they've been building a sprawling conglomeration of flats.
- The concept belief would require an even more complex conglomeration of primitives.
Synonyms
collection, cluster, assortment, mix, variety, medley, mixed bag, pot-pourri, miscellany, selection, combination;
accumulation, mass, gathering, cumulation, package, aggregation, accretion, agglomerate, agglomeration
rare amassment
2 [mass noun] The process of forming a conglomerate: the practice of media conglomeration...
- I'm glad to see an artist taking on the subject of radio/media conglomeration.
- Critics say the FCC is preparing to allow record levels of conglomeration in the cable industry.
- The small traders will oppose any scheme to transform the town centre into a conglomeration of faceless shops selling the same products.